Ears To Hear # 75

GIFT OF GIVING

         This morning when I met with our Lord, the Light of His presence came sooner than ever before. It was fresh, free, and delightful. It came with a question of expectancy as I heard my own heart’s desire asking, “Who can I bless today, Lord?”
         I recognized that I was in position to understand our Father’s Giving Heart to a greater degree. After much discussion and filtering of my thoughts, I came to the guidelines I wanted to use today to bless someone. They seemed to line up with the way God often gives…not out of a “have-to” spirit, but out of a “want-to” spirit.
         Today, I wanted to give something tangible, above the spiritual prayers I had given for so many. When our Lord freely blessed me with my new lawn mower, I found the same freedom to give my good smaller mower to the person He chose. I was so blessed by this experience and the joy it brought, that I wanted to give more and more…like our Father does.
         I had given much in the past…out of a poverty spirit but not today. That spirit is gone and I am walking in abundance of His blessings. Prosperity means you have enough for yourself, and more than enough to bless others, and complete any assignment you have in God’s Kingdom. When we begin to walk this out in Faith…we enjoy the giving and will see things manifest in the natural. The first step is to begin seeing yourself Rich like your Father…claiming His wisdom…and direction as you give freely.

MY GUIDE TO GIVING TODAY

         I knew I was going to give to someone today: something tangible. But, I didn’t know who. As our Lord’s eyes wander to and fro throughout the earth to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him, (2 Chronicles 16:9), I believe He is always looking for someone to bless. That is the way I felt as I considered the many friends and acquaintances in my life.

         To present a pure gift of love, I decided to use these guide lines.

l.  Someone I know.
2. Not a need, but an unexpected surprise.
3. Someone I knew well enough to know a secret desire of theirs that they may not even know.
4. They don’t have to deserve it.
5. Not someone who expects it.
6. Not an enemy; but a child of God.
7. Someone I love and want to bless.
8. Out of my personal abundance.
9. Not to win their favor.
10. Not to expect something in return.
11. Not because they have given to me.
12. Someone who will appreciate it…whether they say so or not.

         Freely I had received. Freely I desired to give. No strings attached, only for the Love of Giving. I do believe this is the way our Father gives to us. Think about it.

WHO DID I FINALLY CHOOSE?

   

         I finally chose a beautiful older couple in their 80’s who found each other late in life. Their young love blooms daily, like a fragrant rose. It’s so refreshing to me, I want to bless them.
         With my decision made, I picked up the phone and ordered a dozen roses…half of them pink (for her), and half red (for him). My note said:

“To celebrate your love for each other.”
Then, I signed my name.
ASIDE FROM RELIGIOUS TRADITION

         Aside from religious tradition, where some might feel it is wrong to tell someone where the gift came from, I think it is important. How often do we need to see Jesus in each other? When a hug from a friend becomes Jesus in blue jeans or work clothes? How often, do we long to believe that someone in the natural could care enough for us to bless us?
          Is this person representing our Father’s Love? Do we understand our Father even more because some of His children are giving gifts like He does? Often people just need to know that we care.

I WAS THE MORE BLESSED

         Of course, I was the one who was more blessed. I don’t need to give you the scripture to that one, but just in case you don’t know where to find it, look in Acts 20:35.

BE PREPARED TO GIVE

         Let “giving” become a life style for you as it is for your Heavenly Father. Not frivolously or unwisely, but well planned out. Ask our Lord to help you choose when and where and how much. He will be glad to. He is the Creator of this ‘Gift of Giving’. And if you haven’t learned how to hear His directions yet, then give from your heart.
         Give as He gives, from a Pure heart of Love…with no other motive.

“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7

WORKING ON NEXT GIFT

         I’m already working on my next gift. This one could be called spiritual because I am preparing to teach someone else “How to Give.” 
         Of course, you are all probably great givers and I may be the last to learn this awesome message. Just rejoice with me, if I am. 
         An added blessing is that when we become True Givers, honest and from pure hearts,…we begin to recognize the many tangible gifts our Father of Gifts has already placed around us and continues to do so daily. He is the Great Giver. We rejoice to recognize His seed in us. Praise God!

IT’S FUN TO GIVE